Mixing lights

[Joffunswife]

Hey all. We’re upgrading to a 125gal tank this weekend. Currently have 2 nanos running a AI hydra 26 on each but will be consolidating these into the new tank.
We have been gifted a Maxspect Jump MJ-L290 blue. Would we be able to mix these three lights on the new tank? Say Maxspect in the middle and AI Hydras on each side? I have no way to check the par as nowhere local seems to have a par meter available.

Any advice is greatly appreciated

 

[Bruttall]

buy a Dano Plus par meter, they are very inexpensive, can find on amazon. It costs less than most Tangs.

 

[Joffunswife]

buy a Dano Plus par meter, they are very inexpensive, can find on amazon. It costs less than most Tangs.

Right now we can’t afford to spend out on anything else, we will on payday but that’s a few weeks away yet.

 

[exnisstech]

Nothing wrong with mixing light brands IME.

EDIT: I didn't read through it but here is an extensive thread about a phone app to measure par with that may be useful.

Free PAR meter? Photone App.

So there is this free app called Photone. It's used mostly by indoor gardeners to test PAR levels. This morning I had the brilliant idea to put my phone in a plastic bag and dunk it in my tank to see how it works. I'm currently waiting for my lights to ramp up so I can try it.. When I...

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